If you’re an Australian aged between 18 and 30 years old, you could apply for a working holiday visa for Cyprus. This allows you to live and work in Cyprus for up to 9 months.
This page contains information about the Cyprus working holiday visa for Australian citizens. It was last updated on 16 January 2026.
Key facts about Cyprus
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Population: Approx. 1.3 million
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Official languages: Greek and Turkish (English is also widely spoken as Cyprus is a former British colony)
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Capital city: Nicosia
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Largest cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, Paphos
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Currency: Euro
Cyprus Working Holiday Visa requirements for Australians
To apply for a working holiday visa as an Australian citizen, you must meet the following requirements:
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Aged between 18-30 years old (inclusive) at the time of application
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Have a return ticket to Cyprus or enough money to buy one
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Have enough money to support yourself initially in Cyprus
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Have good health and a “sound background”
You cannot apply for this visa if you:
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Will be accompanied by dependent children
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Have already participated in the working holiday program in Cyprus
Documents needed to apply for this visa
When applying for this working holiday visa as an Australian citizen, you will need to provide documents including:
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Australian passport valid until at least six months after you intend to depart Cyprus
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Completed application form (contact the High Commission for a form)
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Recent passport-sized photograph
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Provisional itinerary or flight reservation for return travel to Cyprus with fixed dates
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Bank statement/s showing you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Cyprus
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Travel insurance that includes at least €30,000 worth of coverage for medical and repatriation costs
A visa fee applies (approx. equivalent to €90 but subject to change), which will be advised by the Cyprus High Commission.
For more information, see the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Canberra website.
How to apply for a Cyprus Working Holiday Visa
For more information and to apply, contact the Consular Department of the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Canberra.
Visa applications generally need to be submitted in person, although alternative arrangements can be made if you live more than 300km from Canberra. The High Commission advises that visas generally take around 10 days to process.
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